Daniel Blake

Bible Society Brings Biblical Riddles to Manchester

A new campaign has been launched across Greater Manchester to draw attention to the relevance of the Bible to daily life.

Irish PM Praises Blair in Historic Address to Parliament

Bertie Ahern has become the first Irish leader to address a joint session of the two chambers of the British parliament.

Madeleine Suspect Denies Abduction: 'I am a Scapegoat'

The first formal suspect announced by police in the investigation into the abduction of Madeleine McCann has denied he took the child, saying he has been made into a "scapegoat".

UN Envoy Cuts Short Somalia Visit as Relief Workers Taken Hostage

The United Nation's Emergency Relief Co-ordinator has ended his visit to Somalia early, following renewed security concerns in the African country.

Pope Condemns Poverty Gap in Latin America

Roman Catholic head, Pope Benedict XVI, has ended his visit to Brazil at the weekend with an address in which he condemned the growing divide between rich and poor in the Latin American region.

Madeleine's Parents Stay Strong in Faith and Hope

Madeleine McCann's parents have vowed they will not leave Portugal without Madeleine, who has now been missing for 12 days.

Madeleine Parents Ask for Continued Prayers for Safe Return

Appeals have continued to be made for Madeleine McCann, as her mother Kate McCann continued her visits to pray at a church service in the Algarve village of Praia da Luz on Sunday.

Church Resource Released to Help 'Break the Chains' of Sex Industry

A national alliance has called on Christian leaders to "challenge (their) church's perceptions on prostitution".

Ecumenical Conference Acknowledges a 'New Europe'

Thousands of Christians from across Europe gathered in Stuttgart, Germany, on Thursday for one of the largest ecumenical gatherings on the continent.

£1m Reward Offered for Missing Madeleine

A businessman has offered £1m for information leading to the safe return of missing British girl Madeleine McCann.

'Yes to Life; No to Abortion,' Pope Tells Brazilians

Pope Benedict XVI has addressed tens of thousands of young Catholics in Brazil, telling them to resist the temptations of wealth, power and other "snares of evil", and urging them to promote life from "its beginning to natural end".

Council Axes Free Transport for Church School Pupils

Council leaders have introduced new controversial fees imposed on church school pupils travelling to school in West Sussex.

Pope Lands in Brazil Ready to Fight Abortions

The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI, has arrived in Sao Paulo, Brazil, for a five-day tour in his first visit to Latin America since he was installed two years ago.

Church Leaders Launch N Ireland Power-Sharing Government

Protestant and Roman Catholic Church leaders in Northern Ireland have launched a new power-sharing, home-rule government on Tuesday, which it is hoped will end years of sectarian violence.

Church Leaders Join London Rally for Illegal Immigrant Rights

Faith leaders have joined a rally in London's Trafalgar Square calling for an amnesty for illegal immigrants.

European Protestant Hymn Book Launches 2nd Edition

The Community of Protestant Churches in Europe - Leuenberg Church Fellowship - has published the second edition of the European Protestant hymn book 'Colours of Grace'.